There are 4 ways to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
4h¥3,284–4,287Bus via Matsumoto
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
5h 21m¥4,594–9,278Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchicar 228.3 km
3h 33m¥3,951–5,707Bus
- Take the bus from Okaya Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
5h 55m¥3,925–14,719
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4300 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Narai and arriving at 北赤羽 Kita-Akabane via Shiojiri and 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Narai (Station) and Kawaguchi is 240 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs ¥3200 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi, including transfers.
Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 4h and costs ¥3200 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus via Matsumoto, which costs ¥4500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Narai (Station), Japan and Kawaguchi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Okaya Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Okaya Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Narai (Station) to Kawaguchi.
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